Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 The City of Lincoln is requesting bids from Contractors to assist in snow removal from City streets using Truck Mounted Snowplows. 1.2 Contractor shall furnish truck(s) with snowplow and operator(s) for the purpose of plowing snow for the City of Lincoln during the winter season beginning on or about November 15th and ending on or about May 1st. 1.2.1 Services may be required outside of these dates and Contractor agrees to provide services as needed. 1.3 The City intends to enter into a contract for a one (1) year term with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms. 1.3.1 If the Contractor agrees to renewal, number and type of trucks will be verified each year at time of renewal. 1.3.2 Pricing must remain firm during the initial contract term. 1.4 Bidder shall submit bid documents and all supporting material via e-bid. 1.4.1 Contractor may bid as many trucks that meet the requirements of this specification; however, a new line item must be completed for each truck proposed. 1.4.2 To submit a bid, Vendors must be registered with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Purchasing Department. 1.4.2.1 To register, go to the City of Lincoln website; lincoln.ne.gov 1.4.2.2 Click on “Online Bids” link; 1.4.2.3 Click on “Supplier Registration”; and 1.4.2.4 Follow instructions to complete. 1.5 All inquiries regarding these specifications shall be directed via e-mail or faxed written request to Sharon Mulder, Asst. Purchasing Agent (smulder@lincoln.ne.gov). 1.5.1 These inquiries and/or responses shall be distributed to prospective bidders electronically as an addenda. 1.5.2 The Purchasing Office shall only reply to written inquiries received within five (5) calendar days of bid opening. 1.5.3 No direct contact is allowed between Vendor and other City staff throughout the bid process. 1.5.3.1 Failure to comply with this directive may result in Vendor bid being rejected. 1.6 The City of Lincoln has the right to determine if an annual training session is necessary and mandatory for all Truck Mounted Snowplow Service operators. 1.6.1 All awarded contractors shall be notified the details of the training class(es) by the City of Lincoln, Street and Maintenance Department if the City holds a training session. 1.6.2 Operators who fail to attend training class will not be allowed to plow snow until their training is made up. 1.6.2.1 Training will be monitored by the city. 1.7 A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday May 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. located at the Municipal Service Center at 901 West Bond Street, Lincoln, NE. 1.7.1 Entrance on NW side, Cafeteria 1.7.2 Training Room 1
